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Apprenticeships work for women event celebrates female apprentices

An ‘apprenticeships work for women’ event held today (8 March) highlighted and celebrated the positive impact of female apprentices in workplaces across the UK

International Women’s Day: Influencing change

The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is Press for Progress. Nicola Dibb, executive director and founder of Women in Social Housing (WISH) explains why this message is so important for influencing change in the housing and construction sectors

BMF reports apprenticeship levy success

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has disregarded claims from other employers that the Government’s apprenticeship levy, introduced last April, is difficult to understand and use

Gender pay gap ‘common’ in the construction industry

A Randstad survey of more than 5,500 construction workers and 540 employers across all job functions and levels found 75% of those passed over for a more senior role were women compared to 25% men

International Women’s Day: Change needed in the housing sector

With only a day to go before International Women’s Day (8 March), Nicola Dibb executive director and founder of WISH shares her thoughts on the importance of highlighting gender disparity

BSRIA reveals case studies in celebration of National Apprenticeship Week

BSRIA is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2018 (NAW 2018) – running from 5-9 March 2018 – which brings together employers and apprentices from across England to celebrate the success of apprenticeships

Construction companies urged to take on former Carillion apprentices

Hudson Contract and DPH Construction have joined forces this National Apprenticeship Week to encourage firms across the UK to ensure former Carillion apprentices can continue their training

International Women’s Day: More emphasis needed on careers in surveying

As we approach this year’s International Women’s Day, graduate surveyor Charlotte Williams urges schools to do more to make young women aware of surveying as a career

Study says career in construction exceeds many university graduate roles

Research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), published ahead of National Apprenticeship Week, has identified that construction apprentices will go on to earn thousands of pounds more every year than many of their university-educated counterparts

One in five board members at construction companies are women

Research by the law firm Clyde & Co has revealed that just 19% of board members at construction companies are women

International Women’s Day: BSRIA asks are we doing enough to inspire female engineers

As International Women’s Day approaches (8 March) Julia Evans, Chief Executive at BSRIA asks: are we doing enough to nurture and inspire the excellence of female engineers – both into the construction industry and beyond the ‘glass ceiling’?

North of England Metrology Networking Event

FARO UK, Manchester Metrology and Optimax have joined together to organise a Metrology networking event aimed at both existing and potential new customers in...

BSRIA celebrates National Apprenticeship Week 2018

BSRIA is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2018 (NAW 2018) – running from 5-9 March 2018 – which brings together employers and apprentices from across England to celebrate the success of apprenticeships

Open Doors campaign launches to give public access to over 270 construction sites

Open Doors, a campaign which sees the construction industry open live sites and offices presenting a unique chance to enjoy behind the scenes access across sites in England, Scotland and Wales, was launched today (28 February)

Report reveals the crucial role of freelance construction workers

A new report published today (28 February) by the Centre for Research on Self-Employment (CRSE) and Hudson Contract has confirmed that freelancers play a crucial role in boosting economic efficiency and productivity in the construction sector

Persimmon chief’s bonus cut by £25m

Persimmon's chief executive will see his bonus cut by around £25m following criticism of "grossly excessive" rewards

Industry skills-based training courses staged by BSRIA North

BSRIA North has announced an exciting line-up of imminent go-to industry training courses from its premises in Preston, Lancashire

Raising Roofs programme announces facilitators

Raising Roofs, the scheme for helping young people get onto boards of housing associations, has announced several CEOs as programme facilitators

Grenfell rehousing complaints to be assigned to an independent adjudicator

Kensington & Chelsea RBC is seeking to appoint an independent adjudicator to oversee complaints relating to Grenfell in an attempt to increase transparency

BSRIA appoints new Business Manager within its Sustainable Construction Group

BSRIA has announced the appointment of Peter Tse MEng, CEng, MCIBSE, MIET, PE, as Business Manager, Sustainable Construction Group, BSRIA

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